Rules & Warnings

Rules:

• This is a mass start event with separate prizes awarded by age group
• Age-groups are Men: Under 25; 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+; Women: Under 25, 25-44, 45+; additional age groups and/or an “elite” start will be based on demand and/or sponsorship
• You should sign up for an age group based on your age on race day.
• All participants must sign a waiver.
• Riders must wear CPSC approved helmets and wear them at all times when riding a bicycle.
• Riders must carry at least one spare tube, a flat kit, a pump, and a multi-tool. A quick link and a chain breaker are suggested. If you bring a CO2 pump, bring extra cartridges.
• You can drop off spare wheels (above rule still applies) to be transported by wheel trucks following the race. Be sure your wheels are clearly labeled with your name, contact info, and gearing e.g.S(himano/SRAM) or C(ampy) – 9/10/11. HOWEVER as the race progresses and the wheel trucks fall back it may be a lot faster to change a flat yourself than to wait for the wheel truck to catch up to you.
• Chip timing will be provided by Race Odyssey Event Timing Services. All participants will be issued an ankle strap containing their timing chip. It must be turned in at the finish
• Ensure your bottle cages can handle rough roads. Consider carrying your bottles in your jersey pocket for the opening section of the race. Do not use seatpost-mounted “rocket launcher” bottle cages or you may injure a following rider.
• Centerline rule will be strictly enforced. The course uses many narrow roads that are open to traffic.
• Organizer reserves right to combine age-group and/or prizes for age-groups with fewer than 10 (ten) riders
• Cancellation, postponement or re-routing of course due to dangerous conditions at the discretion of land owner, law enforcement, and the promoter.

Warnings:

• Variable weather conditions leading up to or on the day of the event may result in extreme riding conditions.
• The rider and bicycle should be in top condition before attempting this race.
• The course includes 16 kilometers of unpaved roads that may be extremely rough, covered in deep potholes and/or muddy.
• The course includes several very steep, technical descents where professional racers have crashed. One guy had his ear ripped off. If you fly off a switchback and no one sees you, the bears will find you before we know you are missing. Think about that.
• All participants will have $10,000 in additional medical coverage provided via the insurance policy for the event.
• The Koppenberg of the High Country (Big Flatts Church Rd) is unpaved with an incline greater than 20%. Compact cranksets and 26 tooth cogs are strongly recommended.
• There are several long paved descents, and Railroad Grade Rd is a 10 mile stretch of very flat paved road. Cyclocross gearing (e.g. 46×12) will spin out.
• 25c or larger diameter tires are highly recommended. Knobby cyclocross tires will be very slow.
• Every year someone blows out a $100 tubular tire five minutes into the race and goes home. Don’t be that guy – use clinchers.
• Carbon rims and frames may suffer serious damage from kicked up gravel.
• Consider wearing MTB-style bike shoes as you may have to walk.
• This race will be epic.
• Don’t give up.

Registration:

• Registration is capped at 250 riders across all categories.
• Register online at Bikereg.com
• Online registration $25 Friday Dec 16. If it does not sell out, will re-open at $35, increase to $45 on April 1
• On-site registration open 8:30-9:30. $10 late fee.
• There are no refunds.

Prizes: